To: Mr. Forthright who wrote (2264 ) 7/1/1998 8:34:00 AM From: Lazarus Long Respond to of 5402
Mr. Forthright... Let's see if we can make any sense out of this post... I've got to admit, you've been making it (making sense out of your posts, that is) a challenge lately. :-) >>Laz<< Well, this is a nickname... usage of nicknames is usually reserved for those to whom one is on good terms. Are we on good terms? No, I think not. However, there is always the possibility that you are trying to change your behavior... hmmm... small possibility, but one nonetheless. >>you think what you want to think<< Nope... no behavior change. Typically, this statement is used in a mildly challenging manner (dependent upon the emphasis, of course) or one in which someone has given up trying to change another's mind. This could just be a statement of fact, as well. No indication that you are seeking good terms with me. Hmmm... one sentence and we already seem to have a problem. >>I am only trying to be constructive.<< Now, this is a very interesting statement from you. It indicates that you want to do one of two things: 1) building something or 2) being helpful. Building something: well, based on yesterday's mishandling of an 8th grade concept, the scientific method, and other fallacies of logic, I am less than certain of your qualifications as the artisan. Nevertheless, it doesn't really matter. What matters is that your potential "customers" don't want what you are intending to build. Being helpful: now, this is a concept that brings me a smile. I do not recall even one instance in your past posts that this is true... at least, not to the people to whom you exchange posts. No, this interpretation is highly unlikely. The last point I'd like to make is that you posted this nonsense to a question that I asked... >>If we don't meet this deadline, will you extend it again? and again?<< And you didn't even come close to answering... Lazarus